8 Wallcoverings That Wow

From subtle grass cloth to papers bursting with graphics, this selection of wall coverings by Flavor Paper, Rollout, NLXL and more will inspire everyone from the minimalist to the pop art lover.

1 Grass Roots by Phillip JeffriesRamie, sea grass and boodle grass make up this textured wallcovering from the New Jersey manufacturer. It comes in 25 shades, from Natural to Pink’s Passion and Fairfield’s Teal.

2 Archives by NLXLJob Smeets and Nynke Tynagel of Antwerp’s Studio Job raided their files for drawings, icons, images and patterns to create nine-metre long papers without repetition. The collection includes Withered Flowers, shown, in monochrome or full-colour versions.

3 Verona by MDCMade in Italy, this opulent wallpaper is available in 14 styles – and in bolds and neutrals with a pearlescent finish thanks to a glass bead embellishment.

4 Shoes by Flavor PaperThe Brooklyn studio teamed up with the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts to create nine hand-screened papers. The line includes Shoes, which was recently inducted into the permanent collection of the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. Several colourways are available.

6 Indie Wood by Timorous BeastiesGlasgow’s Timorous Beasties incorporated various birds and woodland creatures into its latest wallcovering with a romantic flair. Indie Wood also comes in cream and charcoal.

7 NappaCraft by ConcertexBeveled edges lend depth to these handcrafted faux leather tiles, pre-backed with 3M’s peel and stick adhesive for easy installation. They come in limitless styles and are suited to high-traffic contract spaces.

8 Mona Confesses by RolloutDespite its name, this pixelated mural renders Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous painting even more mysterious. Designed by Toronto’s Rollout with Robert Sangster, the non-woven covering, with water-based pigment, transforms any wall with a graphic statement.